‘We are afraid:’ Doctors worry about strain on hospitals, need to protect children
“The ERs are inundated,” said Dr. Shailesh Patel. “If we do not change course, we are headed to our darkest hours, our darkest days.”
Local ICU capacity expected to be ‘severely stressed,’ ER wait times up
Within days, the Memphis-Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force is expected to announce plans for how the local health care system will handle a number of coronavirus cases expected to surpass last winter’s peak.
Grizzlies notebook: Summer league rookies play, vets sit
The Memphis Grizzlies lost, 90-75, to the Sacramento Kings, in a game where Ziaire Williams and Santi Aldama played, and Desmond Bane, Xavier Tillman Sr., John Konchar and Killian Tillie did not.
Emergency responders look for ways to help lessen COVID strain on the system
Memphis Fire Department Director Gina Sweat is asking the public to do three things — get vaccinated, wear a mask and social distance. In addition to COVID, car crashes have added to system stress.
Larry Brown, recently recovered from COVID, excited about five-star big man Jalen Duren
The Hall of Fame coach compared Jalen Duren to NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp.
Herrington: From anti-mask to ‘exceptionalism,’ a two-front schools battle our kids don’t need
Our schools: A two-front political battlefield our kids didn’t ask for and really don’t need right now. Education shouldn’t be conscription, especially in the service of others’ political ambitions.
Gonerfest joins Mempho in adding COVID restrictions
With the Delta variant spiking local COVID rates, will tougher, more restrictive measures at venues and festivals become more common in Memphis?
About Town: Why Memphis is looking to ban new gas stations in certain areas
Gas stations and used-tire shops don’t appear to fit with the city’s long-range development plan for at least 21 commercial districts in Memphis.
Bartlett maker of vinyl records plans expansion, including into Memphis
Memphis Record Pressing LLC credits the resurgent popularity of vinyl records for its plans to expand in Bartlett and Memphis.
Some suburban districts show highest proficiency rates in Tennessee
Five of the Shelby County suburban districts saw some of the top achievements in results for TCAP, the state-mandated testing.
Key takeaways from SCS’ standardized testing results
SCS’ standardized testing data revealed the district’s weaknesses and gaps, widened by COVID-induced learning disruptions.
Nurse practitioners fight supervisory restrictions, say they could treat more patients
In 24 states, nurse practitioners are allowed to practice independently, without supervision by physicians. During the pandemic, 15 other states loosened restrictions to give them more autonomy.
Different reasons drive decision to be vaccinated at pop-up event
About 25 people were vaccinated at the event Thursday. In recent months, the City of Memphis has hosted various community pop-up in ZIP codes with lower vaccination rates to increase uptake as part of a more door-to-door approach.
Battle of the robots: Memphis’ Chopsticks vs. Boston’s Stretch
Dextrous Robotics is a Memphis startup. Boston Dynamics has been making attention-getting robots for 29 years. Which firm has designed the better robot to unload bulk packages from truck trailers and shipping containers?
Cheers for Beers: Sure, it’s a restaurant, but Boscos is also a brewery
Boscos might be a full-service restaurant and bar, but it’s also a brewery and, even more, it was the first new one to open in Tennessee since the repeal of Prohibition.
Census numbers show little change in county’s population, demographics
The data will help determine how districts are drawn for the Tennessee General Assembly and Congressional districts as well as the Shelby County Commission and the Memphis City Council.
Conaway: Pretty much nothing happened. And pretty much everything.
Spouses and children and grandchildren and family histories — and genes — join us at table in spirit and stories and challenges. Just some guys ... talking about nothing and everything.
Tigers use competition to forge new offensive line
Tigers offensive line coach Jim Bridge is counting on position battles improving the overall work ethic of his group.
Metro
DMC’s Parking Day brings park-like atmosphere to Downtown
The DMC set up three different “parks” using the street parking spaces in front of the Peabody Place tower to help people “look at their city differently for a few hours.”
Public Safety County reentry head, wife to remain behind bars for now
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Business
Runners will take off at airport’s first Runway 5K
More than 850 participants ranging in age from 4 to 92 are expected for the inaugural Runway 5K at Memphis International Airport.
Real Estate XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
Real Estate Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue
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Sports
At day of service, Zach Randolph shares lesson with Grizzlies newcomers
PJ Hall and Javon Small are still learning about Memphis. Fortunately, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen were there to set an example.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Arkansas at Memphis: What to know as Tigers play host to SEC opponent
Premium Spirit of Memphis How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.
Sports No. 9 Memphis ties UAB, stays unbeaten in women’s soccer
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago, making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Bailey: Memories of Maywood filled with sun, fun — and Florida sand
Memories of Maywood bring back times of cold water, spraying fountains, a jukebox and high dives, plus sand mined from Destin.
Arts & Culture
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Opinion
Sanford/Hunt: Memphis’ National Guard presence demands collaboration over partisanship
“When President Donald Trump announced Monday, Sept. 15, federal troops will now be deployed to the streets of Memphis, the cheerleading by Tennessee’s top three elected officials ... seemed much more concerned with revealing no trace of daylight between themselves and Trump.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Football fun and a hot air balloon blast
On this morning’s episode of The AM/DM, we get into the Memphis Tigers’ last SEC football game (for a while, at least), where you can see hot air balloons take flight and why you might want to hit the Totally Rad Vintage Fest.